Happy birthday! Jeff Koons turns 71 today

Jeff Koons is celebrating his 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed artists of his generation.

Popular artist-painter Jeff Koons has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Koons, a cultural icon

Born Jeffrey Lynn Koons in York on January 21, 1955, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Koons' not just a great artist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jeff hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jeff Koons as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Jeff, you're the best!

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